Farley Found It by Bruce Van Patter

by Bruce Van Patter

Farley Sheep was afraid of the dark! He didn't like sleeping in the dark, scary meadow. Edna, the sheep dog, got to sleep in a nice, cozy house...until one day, Farley found it, and moved in. The next day, Edna moved her house, but, you guessed it... Farley found it! And so, the hide-and-seek game begins. Will Edna ever get her doghouse back?

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Literary Connections:

Mutt Dog by Stephen Michael King--picture book about a homeless stray in the city and the compassionate lady who takes him home from the homeless shelter--with a unit in Reading Seeds

Not Afraid of Dogs by Suzanne Pitzer--Daniel is almost the bravest boy in the world. He can face snakes, spiders, and thunderstorms, but he is afraid of dogs. What will he do when his aunt leaves her dog, Bandit, with his family? What will he do when he finds himself alone in the same room with Bandit who has a fear of his own? A Kids' Wings Unit is in Reading Seeds.

Move Over, Rover by Karen Beaumont--Rover is snuggled down into his doghouse when a sudden thunderstorm brings a line of unexpected visitors who need to find a place to stay dry. How many can fit in? How will the last visitor change the group? Move Over, Rover is a delightful cumulative story that will encourage children to read ... and laugh ... along with you. A Kids' Wings Unit is in Reading Seeds.

Farley Found It by Bruce Van Patter--What's a sheepdog to do when a sheep moves into her doghouse? A funny picture book about a problem-solving dog and a determined sheep-- Classroom unit in Reading Seeds

Brave Dogs, Gentle Dogs by Cat Urbigkit--How are sheepdogs raised and trained to guard sheep? Beautiful, nonfiction with photographs of the dogs--Classroom unit in Reading Seeds